pH, temp Controllers and Monitors

[falcondob]

I don't want this to turn into a discussion on whether or not you should use or depend on ph monitors. I know you need to back them up with a good pH test kit. But, having said that, I am going to get one (if I sell the Neptune).

What I need to know is your opinion on whether to just go cheap with a handheld or more expensive with a monitor or even a controller. If so, what brand?

Thanks everyone!
John

[::pete::]

Hand Held!!

[falcondob]

Thanks, Pete. What brand, Hanna? Pinpoint? Mattel?.....

[NaCl_H2O]

See This post (http://www.maast.org/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=12826) I'm happy with this one so far!

[purplesprite]

hand held pinpoint has worked for me.i think?lotta people say they dont work for long.i personally recalibrate mine every other month or so.ive only replaced the probe once after it was to hard for me to get a solid calibration.JME

[MoonSoft]

Most all of your handheld instruments, hanna, YSI, oakton ect.. have a double junction probe component that must be replaced each year. The probe is just not capable of taking accurate readings that long.... and anywayz how much does a mistake in PH cost???

[GaryP]

I don't want this to turn into a discussion on whether or not you should use or depend on ph monitors.

OK, consider me officially out of this thread. I can take a hint.

[falcondob]

Gary, I would never exclude you from any conversation, even if I DID already know what you were going to say. :innocent